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Compare train and bus for London to Scarborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Scarborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 192 miles (309 km)
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$100 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest |
3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom London to Scarborough
How to get from London to Scarborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Scarborough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX426 · YC8439:30 AM8h13London, Victoria Coach Station5:43 PMScarborough, Rail Station$441One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX426 · YC8439:30 AM8h13London, Victoria Coach Station5:43 PMScarborough, Rail Station$441One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C41055+
L367629:03 AM2h57London Kings Cross (KGX)12:00 PMScarborough station (SCA)$1261One-way1 transfer
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L367679:47 AM3h12London Kings Cross (KGX)12:59 PMScarborough station (SCA)$1261One-way1 transfer
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C437478:03 AM2h57London Kings Cross (KGX)11:00 AMScarborough station (SCA)$1261One-way1 transfer
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C4375911:03 AM2h57London Kings Cross (KGX)2:00 PMScarborough station (SCA)$1261One-way1 transfer
NX561 · YC84311:00 AM8h38London, Victoria Coach Station7:38 PMScarborough, Rail Station$441One-way1 transfer
NX426 · YC84312:30 PM7h57London, Victoria Coach Station8:27 PMScarborough, Rail Station$441One-way1 transfer
NX465 · YC84311:59 PM11h51London, Victoria Coach Station11:50 AMScarborough, Rail Station$441One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from London to Scarborough
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Scarborough:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Scarborough costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 57m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Scarborough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Scarborough station (SCA).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Scarborough, Rail Station.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, First Hull Trains, Hull Trains to go to Scarborough by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Scarborough by bus.
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